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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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